Legend Of The Fall® Bottlebrush

A four-season stunner for your garden! Get ready to fall in love with the Proven Winners® Legend of the Fall® Bottlebrush US#PP32049 (Fothergilla x intermedia 'ALICE'), a standout flowering shrub that delivers beauty all year long. With honey-scented white bottlebrush blooms in spring, lush green foliage in summer, and an explosion of fiery reds, oranges, and yellows in fall.

This hardy native shrub truly lives up to its legendary name. Compact and easy to grow, it's perfect for foundation plantings, mixed borders, and naturalistic gardens.

Key Product Features

• Showy Spring Blooms: White, fragrant bottlebrush flowers appear in early spring
• Spectacular Fall Color: Foliage turns vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow
• Mature Size: 3 to 5 feet tall and wide – compact yet striking
• Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 5-9
• Low Maintenance: Disease-resistant and drought-tolerant once established

Landscaping With The Legend of the Fall® Fothergilla

This multi-season beauty starts with fragrant bottlebrush-like blooms in early spring that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Its lush green foliage provides summer interest, while autumn brings an unforgettable fall foliage display that rivals any tree. Compact and versatile, it works well in both formal and naturalistic settings, offering color and texture without the need for heavy maintenance.

• Foundation plantings, hedges, backdrops, and screening
• Mixed shrub borders - add a pop of bright golden color in the spring
• Cottage gardens and fall-foliage themed gardens
• Native and pollinator gardens
• Accent and specimen plant

Caring For Fothergilla Bushes

Planting Tips: Select a location with full sun to partial shade for best growth and fall color. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. It tolerates acidic and sandy soils.

Watering: Water regularly during the first year to establish deep roots. After that, it's drought-tolerant. Add a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around the root system.

Pruning: Minimal pruning is required. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and promote healthy growth. You can renewal prune these shrubs every 3-5 years to keep growth vigorous and full of blooms each spring.

Fertilizing: Apply compost or a slow-release balanced fertilizer in early spring for healthy growth.

Bring Vibrant Fall Color To Your Landscape!

Transform your garden with a shrub that offers beauty from spring through fall! The Proven Winners® Legend of the Fall® Bottlebrush Fothergilla is a true showstopper, perfect for adding color, fragrance, and texture to your outdoor spaces.

Order yours today at Nature Hills and make every season legendary!

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Legend of the Fall® bloom?
It blooms in early to mid-spring with fragrant, white bottlebrush flowers.

How tall does it grow?
It grows 3 to 5 feet tall and wide, making it a great medium-sized shrub for borders and foundation plantings.

What makes this Fothergilla special in the fall?
Its fall foliage transforms into shades of red, orange, and yellow, creating a breathtaking display.

Does the Fothergilla Bottlebrush bush attract pollinators?
Yes! The spring flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Is Legend of the Fall® hard to care for?
Not at all! Legend of the Fall® Bottlebrush Fothergilla is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and disease-resistant, making it an easy choice for any garden.